NHS FORTH VALLEY Application pack

If you need this, or any of the attached forms in large print or other formats please call our recruitment office on 01324 618357.

General guidance

if you have any questions or need some help with completing the form, please call 01324 618357. Please have the job reference number handy if possible

use black ink and please write in BLOCK CAPITALS. This makes the form much easier to read and clearer if we need to photocopy it

the job reference number can be copied from the job advert

the job location will be on the job advert

the candidate number will be written in by us once you have returned the form to our office

the people who look through your completed form short listing team to see if you have the skills and abilities needed for the job, will only see ‘Part C’ of the form. They will only see your candidate number and all personal details will be anonymous

Please do not send in a CV instead of, or as well as, the application form. We do not consider CVs during the selection process

Please fill in all sections of the application form. If some parts are not relevant, write ‘not applicable’ or ‘N/A’ in that space

Do not put your name or any identifying information on your application as this information needs to remain anonymous. Should

Guidance for completing the NHS Scotland application form

you require more space to complete any section, please do this on additional sheets of paper securing them to the relevant sections.

Personal Details section

this gives us your contact details such as name and address. Under ‘title’ you would put either Mr, Mrs, Ms, Dr or just leave blank if you prefer

we may need to contact you at some time throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know the most suitable method of contacting you, for example a text message, email or phone call

Declarations

only if this is asked for in the details/information pack about the job, you must tell us about all convictions and cautions regardless of how long ago the offence may have occurred. Convictions from other countries must also be notified. If in doubt please call our office at the help line number on page one of this guidance

please note that having a conviction will not automatically disqualify you from getting a job with us. Careful consideration will be given to the relevance of the offence to the particular post in question. However, if you are appointed, and it is found that you did not reveal a previous conviction your employment may be terminated

remember to read, consider and sign the declaration at the bottom of page(2)

NHS Forth Valley complies fully with the Code of Practice, issued by Scottish Ministers, regarding the correct handling, holding and destroying of Disclosure information. Please contact the Recruitment Services Department if you would like to request copies of our policies on Recruitment of Ex Offenders or Handling, Holding and Destroying disclosure information.

Qualifications section

please tell us of any qualifications you have. This can include school standard grades, GCSEs, highers, or work based qualifications such as SVQs or NVQs

remember to write down any ‘non formal’ qualifications or certificates that you think are relevant to the job you are applying for

Present (or most recent) post section

if you are currently out of work, please write this in the ‘job title’ space

please write your start date in month/year format MM/YYYY

please tell us briefly about your duties (what you do or did in your job). You could tell us your role, the main tasks, and any responsibility for supervising others. There is not a lot of space here so continue on a separate sheet if you need to

Employment History section

this is where you write down all the jobs you have done previously

remember that if a job you have done in the past supports or is similar to the job you are applying for, please tell us more about it in your ‘support of application’ statement on page 6 of the application form – use a separate sheet if you need more space

References section

referees are people who know you at work. Please give the full names and addresses of 2 referees, one of whom must be your present or most recent employer and can confirm your job details

you should check that the people you have put on your form are happy to be referees

your referees will not be contacted unless you are a ‘preferred candidate’ after interview. A preferred candidate is someone who is the preferred choice for the job, subject to satisfactory checks where appropriate

Driving Licence

you only need to complete this if the job requires you to drive. Please check the job description or person specification. For example, some jobs with the Ambulance Service require you to be able to drive class C1 and D1 vehicles

Where did you see the advert section

please try to remember where you heard about this job, and tick the relevant box. The information you give will help us find out how good our advertising is

Equal opportunities monitoring

please note that all details on this section (Part D) will remain totally anonymous. It will be detached from the rest of the form as soon as we get it and remain anonymous

we want to ensure that there are no barriers to joining our workforce. As an employer, NHSScotland is as fully inclusive as possible. One way we can ensure this is to analyse all the data provided in this section and ensure that job opportunities are being accessed by as wide a community as possible.

Please email your completed application form toFV-UHB.Recruitment@nhs.net

Postal Applications 

If you post your application form, please ensure that the correct amount of postage is paid, as this may result in a delay in your application reaching us and we will be unable to progress your application if it is received after the closing date.  Postage costs can be obtained from the Post Office or visiting http://www.royalmail.com/price-finder

Please note there are no reception facilities at Falkirk Community Hospital.

First save this form under another name. To complete this form, point your mouse arrow on to the highlighted portions OR use your tab key to move between the highlighted fields and start typing. You must complete the application form in full as we do not accept CVs.

PART AApplication for (Job Title)       Job Reference

No:      Location: Candidate ID No:

No applicant will be unfairly discriminated against. We are particularly alert to eliminating discrimination on account of age, cultural/religious/political belief, disability, ethnicity, gender, race, relationship status, sexual orientation, and/or Trade Union membership or stewardship. Only 'Part C' of this form will be made available to short-listing panels.  Parts A, B and C would then be used by the interviewing panel if you are selected for interview.Personal DetailsSurname:       Forename:      

Name known: by (if different)

      Title:      

Address:                     

          Post Code:      

Contact Telephone Numbers:     

Day:      

Evening:       Mobile:      

E–mail: address (if we

     

If we need to, the best way for us to contact you is by:      Work PermitDo you need a work permit to take up this post? Yes No

Working in the UKAre you eligible to work in the UK? Yes No

Job Reference No:       PART BCandidate ID No:Declarations

ConvictionsNHS Scotland is exempt from the 1974 Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exclusions & Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2003. This means that unless stated in the job description, person specification or application pack, you must tell us about any previous convictions either classed as ‘spent’ or ‘unspent’. If you are offered employment, any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action. Any information you give will be considered only in relation to the post for which this application form refers. Information will be verified by Disclosure Scotland for relevant posts.

I declare that I have: (a) No previous convictions

(b) Previous convictions – details of which are:     

     

     

     

Please read the following statements. You will be asked to sign a declaration if you are appointed:

I have completed Parts A to D of this application form and the details I have supplied are, to the best of my knowledge, true and complete;

I understand that if appointed to this post the information on this form will be kept as part of my personal file record;

I authorise you to obtain references to support this application if I am identified as a preferred candidate;

I understand that details of educational qualifications, membership of professional bodies and referee reports may be verified through the establishments and individuals I have indicated;

I consent to my details being kept confidentially and used for specific and lawful purposes as specified in the Data Protection Act 1998;

I declare that I have no previous convictions, or have identified any I have above.

Read, agreed and understood (check box) Date:     

PART CApplication for (Job Title):      Job Reference No:

     

Location:       Candidate ID No:

Qualifications Achieved

Subjects Type of Qualificationeg. Standard Grade, GCSE, Higher, BSc Grade Achieved

                 

                 

                 

                 

                 

                 

                 

                 

Qualifications Currently Studying or Working Towards

SubjectsType of Qualification

eg. Standard Grade, GCSE, Higher, BSc

Grade Anticipated

Date Anticipated

                       

                       

                       

                       

Membership of Professional or Regulatory BodiesFull name of organisation(s) Registration Number Renewal Date

                 

                 

                 

Job Reference No:       PART CCandidate ID No:Present (or most recent) PostJob Title:      

Grade:       Date of Starting Grade:      

Employer:      

Dates of Employment: From:       To:      

Reason for Leaving (if applicable):      

Notice Period:       Current Salary:      

Role Purpose / Summary of Responsibilities     

Employment History

Start with your most recent employment first and work down the page. If a job supports the position applied for, please say more about it in your Application Support Statement.Job Title Employer Date From Date To

                       

Job Reference No:       PART CCandidate ID No:Referees

Your referees will include your present (or most recent) employer. Please identify below the person in your organisation (for current NHS staff this is your direct line manager) who is authorised to confirm your employment and the details given in your application. Please identify a second referee who may have closer knowledge of your skills, knowledge and abilities and who may offer opinion on your suitability for this post. You should not use family members or friends. Our pre-employment screening also includes, where appropriate, health and fitness for work, criminal records, qualifications and professional registration. Note that references will only be taken up for Preferred Candidates following interview.

Name 1:       Designation:      

Address:                 Post Code:      

Telephone:       Email:      

Name 2:       Designation:      

Address:                 Post Code:      

Telephone:       Email:      Disability

The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and Amended Regulations 2005 defines disability as follows: “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day to day activities”. NHS Scotland is “Positive About Disabled People”, and as such we provide job opportunities for disabled people. NHS Scotland operates a Job Interview Guarantee (JIG), which means that if you have a disability, and meet the minimum criteria outlined within the person specification, you will be guaranteed an interview. However, some disabled people prefer not to take this option, so please tick your preference if you are a disabled candidate.

Do you want to participate in the guarantee scheme? Yes No

Please specify any special requirements you require if attending for interview, eg. Induction Loop, Wheelchair Access, Signer      

Driving Licence (see Job Description - only complete if a driving licence is essential)

Do you have a driving licence? Yes No If yes, which categories are you entitled to drive,

eg. B, BE, C      Job Reference No:       PART CCandidate ID No:Statement in Support of Application – please tell us your personal qualities, skills and attributes, experience and any major achievements and show how they match those needed for this job.     

Where did you see the Advertisement for this Post? Newspaper (which one?)      Professional Journal (which one?)       Vacancy Bulletin SHOW (NHS Scotland Website) Job Centre Plus Other (please specify)      

Job Reference No:       PART DCandidate ID No:Equal Opportunities Monitoring

We want to ensure that our job opportunities are open to all. The only way we can ensure there is equal opportunity is to monitor applications we receive and compare the profile of people who apply with those appointed. Therefore this form asks you for your ethnic origin, gender, disability, religion, sexuality and age. The information you provide in this part of the form (Part D) is confidential and is not used in the selection process. It will be separated from the rest of the form when we receive it.1) If you are currently an employee of this NHS Board, will getting this job be a promotion?

Yes No

2) You are:

Female Male

3) Have you undergone, are you undergoing or do you intend to undergo gender reassignment? For example, this includes having changed your sex (gender)?

Yes No Prefer not to say

4) What is your age?I am       years old, and my date of birth is:      

5) Do you have a physical or mental health condition or disability that: has a substantial effect on your ability to carry out day to day activities? has lasted or is expected to last 12 months or more?

Yes No Prefer not to say

If you answered ‘yes’ please tick if it is either of the following:

Learning DisabilityLong standing illnessMental health condition

Physical impairmentSensory impairment

Other (please describe):

Again, if yes, please describe any particular arrangements you would need for your work location:

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Job Reference No:       PART DCandidate ID No:6) What is your ethnic group? Choose one section from A to F, then tick the appropriate box to indicate your cultural background

A: White Scottish Irish Other British

Any other White background

B: Mixed Any mixed background

C: Asian; Asian Scottish; Asian British Pakistani Indian Chinese

Bangladeshi Any other Asian background

D: Black; Black Scottish; Black British Caribbean African Any other Black background

E: Other ethnic background Any other background

F: Prefer not to answer 7) To which religion, religious denomination or body do you actively belong?

(Christianity) - Church of Scotland Hinduism

(Christianity) - Roman Catholic Sikhism

Christianity (other) Judaism

Other faith / belief Islam

Buddhism No religion (none)

Prefer not to answer

8) Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation?

Bisexual Gay Man

Heterosexual Lesbian/Gay Woman

Other Prefer not to answer

NHS Forth ValleyHMP Glenochil

Primary Care Practitioner Nurse

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, permanentBand 5, Salary: £22,440 – £29,034 per annum

Ref No: 18010032

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 1st level registered nurse (Adult) to join our Primary Care team at HMP Glenochil. The role of the Practitioner is in conjunction with the Team Leader and Clinical manager, to deliver modern Primary Care in partnership with mental health/addiction services as part of an extensive multi disciplinary team, within the unique setting of a prison environment. The successful candidate will focus on the delivery of high quality, safe and effective health care for offenders of different ages and healthcare needs. Nurses in this role will:

assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based care in collaboration with the client group and the wider multi-disciplinary team;

deliver nursing care through a variety of different models such as nurse-led clinics;

contribute to the multi-disciplinary approach of offender healthcare delivery, working collaboratively with all other agencies and sectors to improve outcomes in the health and well-being of offenders;

support the client group in managing their own conditions by helping them build knowledge, skills and confidence;

focus on health promotion and support the client group to be responsible for their own health;

provide emergency / urgent care to the client group and ensure safe onward referral as necessary.

The successful candidate will operate in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of Professional Conduct and demonstrate leadership skills and accountability in a nurse led service who will manage their own caseload with a multi-disciplinary custodial setting.

Informal enquiries to Rosemary Duffy, Healthcare Manager Forth Valley Prisons or Fiona Donnelly, Clinical Manager on 01259 767309.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Application forms and job descriptions are available on the NHS Forth Valley Intranet site or by visiting www.show.scot.nhs.uk Alternatively by quoting relevant post title and reference number and e-mailing FV-UHB.Recruitment@nhs.net or by telephoning the recruitment answerline on 01786 447488.

Please note, if we have not contacted you within 6 weeks of the post closing, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Closing date: Wednesday, 28th February 2018 at 12 noon

NHS Forth Valley Board aims to improve health and healthcare for the people of Forth Valley. In recent years we celebrated the opening of the new Forth Valley Royal

Hospital and we are now embarking on a new and exciting chapter of quality improvement as we continue to design and deliver healthcare services fit for the future, with the launch of our new Healthcare Strategy. 

For further information on NHS Forth Valley please visit our website where you will find copies of our Healthcare Strategy and Annual Review. www.nhsforthvalley.com

Circulation:Internal/SHOW: Wednesday, 14th February 2018Redeployment: Tuesday, 20th February 2018

1. JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Practitioner Nurse

Responsible to: Healthcare Manager/Clinical Manager in Charge/ Clinical Manager Department(s): Health Centre

Directorate:

Operating Division:

Job Reference: PRISON -010

2. JOB PURPOSE

In conjunction with the Clinical Manager, contribute to and deliver a comprehensive Primary Care Service in partnership with Mental Health and Addiction practitioners as part of an extensive multi disciplinary team within the unique setting of a prison environment.

To operate as a registered nurse in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct and demonstrate leadership skills and accountability in a nurse-led service within a multi disciplinary custodial setting.

To operate as part of an extensive multi disciplinary team, the role of the Practitioner Nurse is to provide assessment, evaluation and delivery of a range of interventions that best manage prisoner healthcare needs (ie providing emergency and anticipatory care, promoting wellbeing, and addressing health inequalities) and to contribute to the continuous development of Healthcare Services.

Demonstrate leadership skills and provide guidance to all staff on matters relating to health care services

3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION

4. SCOPE & RANGE

The role of the Prison Healthcare Service is to provide a range of cost effective and efficient clinical services and interventions that meet prisoner healthcare needs during their stay in Prison and on their release, which compliment and integrate with other services and agencies within the establishment and the community.

The overall aim of the service is to improve the physical and mental health& wellbeing of prisoners, to support rehabilitation and to contribute to the offender outcome strategy

This is a diverse role which involves the day to day delivery of autonomous nurse-led care, to a population who have a complex range of mental health, physical, psychological, substance misuse and social problems whilst maintaining a high level of awareness of and compliance with security procedures within the prison setting

It involves mentorship, supervision and direction of newly appointed nursing staff, health care assistants, nursing and medical students, junior doctors, training of prison staff with regard to health care issues

See Appendix 1 – relevant to local establishment

5. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based programmes of care and through care needs of the prisoner with complex health needs. This is achieved by the use of risk assessment, care plans, effective clinical judgement and decision making skills.

Responsible for running nurse led clinics, eg asthma, diabetic, BBV, tissue viability, well woman, sexual health etc.

Provide clinical input to the multi disciplinary referral allocation, assessment and post assessment decision making to ensure accurate, effective and sensitive feedback to all referring agencies

As a first responder manages emergency situations where there is high risk to the wellbeing of prisoners and staff.

Administration and monitoring of medicines including controlled drugs.

In the absence of other health care professions, i.e. addictions, mental health and sexual practitioners, the post holder will undertake the necessary care programmes for prisoners

To demonstrate compliance against Health Care standards by participating in data collection and Clinical Audit and assist in the development of healthcare services with the aim of improving prisoner health and wellbeing.

Encourage prisoners to take responsibility for their health by providing advice, guidance and education which will enable them to achieve a healthier life both in custody and on their release

To support health governance arrangements by undertaking a range of clinical interventions that enable compliance with Health Care Standards

To provide a range of primary care services whilst ensuring care is consistent with the cultural background and value base of our patients.

Professional

To act in accordance with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Code of Professional Conduct, national and local policies, guidelines and procedures, maintain personal Post Registration in Practice (PREP) and promote the role of nursing as an effective and competent member of the multi disciplinary team.

To demonstrate continuous professional development in support of evidence based programmes of care including the ability to perform specific clinical skills within the

constraints of the prison environment.

Participation in Clinical Supervision/ support both peer and group

Leadership

Prioritisation of own workload and that of less experienced staff members

In the absence of senior health care staff, the post holder will be required to prioritise workload of staff to deliver health care as appropriate

As a first responder manage emergency situations where there is high risk to the wellbeing of prisoners and staff

Mentorship, leadership and support of nursing colleagues during induction and delegated responsibility for ensuring their induction programme is completed. Supervision and support of pre registration nursing students on placement and completion of student assessment documentation

Participation in and contribution to working groups, in relation to operational, strategic and policy issues both in relation to healthcare and the wider offender environment. e.g. Health Protection and ACT2 Care

6. EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY

The job requires the post holder to become fully conversant with the use and calibration of range of health care equipment including:

Basic Life Support Equipment e.g. semi automatic defibrillator, pulse oximeter, auto dose injector pen

Nebuliser and Oxygen Equipment, Spirometer, Peak flow meter, Volumatic device Glucometer Urine/pregnancy testing Blood Pressure Monitor, thermometer, scales, height measure, auroscope Methadone dispensing pump and glass conical measures Blood Collection System including sharps and sharp boxes Vaccine Fridge including temperature monitoring ECG machine Doppler Scanner INR monitor Telemed Security keys, personal alarm and 2 way radio Ensure that equipment (both disposable and non disposable) is maintained and

stock is ordered and managed to ensure economical use of all resources Specialised Beds

Manual handling equipment

7. SYSTEMS

There is also frequent daily use of a computer, visual display unit (VDU) and keyboard for data entry, e mail communications internally and externally and administration equipment e.g. photocopier, fax machine, telephone

The post holder will use the following systems frequently throughout the course of each day:

Microsoft Word/Outlook G Pass Computerised Health Care Records Manual Health Care Records System Prisoner Records System (PR2) Databases Electronic patient health care records and care plans Drug prescription and recording systems and registers Clinical Rating Scales e.g. opiate and alcohol withdrawal assessment tools Clinical Audit Systems including Health Care Standard Assurance which is specific

to the SPS Personal Performance Appraisal System (PPMS) E Learning to complete mandatory training Personal Alarm System Personal Communication Device (radio carried continually throughout the shift)

8. DECISIONS & JUDGEMENTS

This job requires the post holder to work autonomously without direct supervision. Duties are largely generated by prisoner’s health care needs and the HCM/CM except when prison management ask for specific tasks to be performed. The post holder has discretion to work autonomously within the defined parameters of nursing guidelines and Health Care Standards which are specific to the Scottish Prison Service (SPS). The workload is subject to change and reviews at short notice and may happen on several occasions throughout the day due to clinical priority and/or security.

The post holder is expected to make autonomous complex clinical decisions on a day-to-day basis. This includes the provision of advice to members of the nursing team and to the wider multidisciplinary prison team, including the senior management team, and partner community agencies.

Awareness of Child Protection/Vulnerable Adult policies and issues and the responsibility to refer concerns on appropriately

The post holder is accountable for their clinical practice and skills. This is achieved by clinical assessment of risk and needs based on prisoners’ presentation and the development of programmes of care

The post holder is required to use their own judgement to disseminate relevant information regarding risk posed by the prisoner, as well as routine information sharing with other health care team members whilst bearing in mind the individual’s right to confidentiality. This includes information to criminal justice agencies responsible for community supervision and to the SPS Intelligence Management Unit

Able to manage competing priorities and react to unforeseen circumstances, incidents and emergency situation

9. COMMUNICATIONS & RELATIONSHIPS

The post holder requires excellent communication skills, both written and oral at all local organisational levels and the ability to liaise with external agencies confidently as part of a multi disciplinary team ensuring appropriate continuity of care and treatment prior to imprisonment, during their stay and after liberation

Communicates with

InternalHealth Care TeamPrison staff and managementSocial workersDrug ServicesChaplainsParole StaffPsychology and psychiatric servicesPrisoners

ExternalPharmaceutical Supplies Provider and out of hours pharmacy telephone advice serviceMEDACS- 24 hour telephone medical service for clinical advice and prescribing (faxed/verbal)GP and Community NursesNHS services/hospitalsDrug ServicesSocial workers and Local AuthoritiesCriminal Justice ServiceMembers of the public e.g. prisoners relativesTranslation ServicesVoluntary Agencies e.g. SamaritansPrisoners’ FamiliesPolice service

Information communicated includes condition related information, which can include terminal illness, requiring empathy

The post holder is regularly required to utilise negotiating, influencing and persuading skills when dealing with prisoners and security colleagues in order to agree care plans and assist with the implementation of the plan to ensure a successful outcome. There can also be barriers to understanding due to the client group e.g. frequently prisoners are under the influence of unknown illicit substances, prisoners with learning disabilities or sensory impairment and non English speaking prisoners

The post holder will have to deal with angry, upset and irrational prisoners, communication skills will be required to de-escalate situations to ensure safety of self and others

With the prisoners consent, communicate complex information to carers or relatives

Establish, maintain and bring to closure, therapeutic relationships with clients

10.DEMANDS OF THE JOB (physical, mental, emotional)

Physical/ EnvironmentalThis role covers the entire area of a prison, which can be a substantial geographical area; including reception, residential, health care, visits and activities areas. Daily and frequent walking between these areas involves frequent use of stairs, is often outside and sometimes at speed as first responder to incidents, carrying emergency equipment in excess of 15kg. E.g. defibrillator, oxygen bottles, intubation equipment

Frequent moving of drug storage/administration equipment (weight >10kg) to residential areas which involves going outside and up flights of stairs and where administration areas can involve standing for long periods of time in a cramped space

Occasional moving and handling of prisoners e.g. for emergency aid and in self defence

Daily moving and handling of health care records which may have to be carried outside to archive record stores and negotiation of ladders to retrieve records

Daily and frequent use of a visual display unit (VDU) and keyboard

Daily contact with body fluids, including blood, which may be potentially infectious. Coping with the potential exposure for blood borne viruses, infestations e.g. scabies/body lice and infections e.g. TB

The nature of prison healthcare can require early starts to service the early open up of the prison and frequent late finishes where a finite end of roster period is not always

possible due to the need to service late running courts or admission into custody following Home Detention Curfew (HDC) recall

Mental/ EmotionalWorking in, unpredictable environment with regular and high levels of conflict and violence the role will place a constantly high level of mental and emotional demand on the post holder. This could be the result of the needs of the prisoners, the high numbers of prisoners and overcrowding, the constraints caused by the secure environment or the unfit for purpose buildings or pressures from the wider multi disciplinary team or senior management

Requirement to carry a security radio to continually monitor general security and respond to specific circumstances when they arise

Dealing with a high volume of work against a background of continuous interruptions e.g. radio transmissions, telephone, visitors to the health centre while working flexibly, dealing with priority and unforeseen circumstances

High level of concentration and the need to stay calm under pressure

High level of clinical decision making regarding prisoner health care needs spontaneously and with limited advice or guidance

Maintaining confidentiality against the requirement of security implications to take precedence which can create a conflict of interest

Being involved in critical incidents as first responder or witnessing traumatic events, real or distractional, such as deliberate self harm, suicide attempts, completed suicide, medical emergencies and prisoner or staff assault which may occur daily

Daily discussing sensitive issues with prisoners such as rape, abuse, bereavement, family conflict or breaking bad news regarding health such as terminal or life limiting illness

Working in a secure environment undertaking complex assessment of prisoners who have a comprehensive range of physical, psychological, substance misuse and social problems and who may be under the influence of illicit substances

Responsibility for suicide risk assessments and case conferences for prisoners managed under the ACT2Care strategy particularly on receipt into custody and after any significant events during custody e.g. an episode of deliberate self harm, attempted suicide or getting an unexpected or lengthy sentence

Working with individuals who have a history of violent, sexual or predatory offences

Regular exposure to physical and verbal aggression, foul and abusive language and complex challenging behaviour

The threat of prisoner inflicted injury and being taken hostage

Considerable exposure to risks and hazards on a frequent basis especially body fluids following high risk incidents, needle stick injury

Attend and participate in post incident debriefs, operational or Critical Incident Response and Support

The responsibility of continually carrying high security keys via a key chain and belt and the requirement of wearing a personal alarm due to the high security prison environment

Giving witness statements to police, interviews by solicitors and court appearances representing the SPS

The unpredictability of shift finish times which depend on incidents in the prison and external influences such as courts running late or admissions from out lying courts who arrive after the official end of shift but still require to be risk and health assessed

Daily X rays of belongings and metal detector tests and being subject to random staff searches of belongings and personal rub down searches heighten the emotional demands of the post

Dealing with the effects of the negative image of prisons portrayed in the media and the potential for media intrusion

The requirement to attend meetings anywhere throughout the SPS estate which may involve long periods of driving, travel on public transport and occasional overnight stays

11.MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB

The prison work environment is extremely challenging and prisoners display challenging behaviours on a daily basis hence the role will place a high level of mental and emotional demand on the post holder

The requirement to be responsible for the operation and security of a radio and to continually listen, via an ear piece, to radio traffic responding appropriately using SPS approved Radio Procedure when require

Responsibility for the serious implications of carrying security keys which would cause a significant security breach if mishandled, misplaced or misused by compromising prison operational security

Negotiation and justification about the reason for certain decisions made about healthcare provision are an everyday occurrence in the prison health care setting

Dealing with critical incidents such as suicide and providing immediate support to colleagues and other prisoners involved

The unsocial working hours are compounded by the frequent requirement to remain in the prison after the end of a shift to deliver health care for emergency or operational reasons. This may result in occasional lone working

The post holder may be exposed to situations where there is violence, aggression and a high risk to the well being and safety of prisoners and staff

Ensuring an integrated and seamless service with other SPS departments and partner agencies both within the prison and in the community including Primary Care Services, Social Work Departments and NHS facilities

A requirement to represent the SPS at court as a competent professional witness e.g. at a fatal accident inquiry

The insidious level of stress, use of foul and abrasive language and the risk of exposure to dangerous situations e.g. hostage taking

Delivery of palliative and/or end of life nursing care in a cell environment

12.KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB

Minimum required to undertake the role

Registered Nurse, currently registered with the NMC Previous experience of 2 years in a relevant clinical setting is desirable eg.working in

the fields of Primary Care, A&E or working in a secure environment Awareness of prison needs in relation to Mental Health and Addictions support and

the ability to work across these areas Evidence of continuing professional development and a professional portfolio, e.g.

Post Registration Certificate, Diploma, Degree Postholder will have well developed written and verbal communication skills and

record accurate consultation data in prisoners health care records in accordance with the latest NMC guidelines and other pertinent standards

The postholder must hold necessary mandatory health care training in anaphylaxis, resuscitation, manual handling and lifting and must complete prison related training covering areas such as ACT2 Care suicide strategy, radio and key handing, breakaway self defence techniques, Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA), conditioning, intelligence and human rights

Postholder must be able to teach, supervise and mentor nursing students and maintain strong links with their educational establishments

Ability to work independently and unsupervised, within a busy and demanding workplace, whilst maintaining a role within part of a multi disciplinary team

Ability to treat prisoners in custody with respect and dignity at all times even under conditions of duress

Demonstrate awareness of pertinent health-related policy and work with the health care team to consider the impact and strategies for implementation

Demonstrate a high level of awareness towards security procedures Awareness of the Mental health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 Extensive knowledge of medication prescribing guidelines, including the prescribing

of controlled drugs Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively across professional boundaries both within

and external to the health care team Ability to monitor the effectiveness of their own clinical practice through quality

assurance strategies such as audit and peer review Demonstrate awareness of clinical supervision Ability to identify and manage nursing care risks on a continuing basis involving

other members of the health care team or services out with the health centre as appropriate

Demonstrate understanding of and the ability to work within the Clinical Governance Framework

Awareness of and ability to work in accordance with national and local health care policies

Awareness of confidentiality Good organising and prioritising skills Basic IT skills

Job Description Agreement

Job Holder’s Signature Date

Head of Department Signature Date

NHS Forth Valley

PERSON SPECIFICATION 1st Level Registered nurse (Adult)

Criteria Essential DesirableQualifications & TrainingLevel of education, professional qualifications, training and learning programmes/courses.

Registered Nurse currently registered with the NMC.

Evidence of continuing professional development and a professional portfolio, e.g. Post Registration Certificate Diploma Degree.

The post holder must hold necessary mandatory health care training in anaphylaxis, resuscitation, manual handling and lifting and must complete prison related training covering area such as ACT2 Care suicide risk management, radio and key handling, Personal Protection Training, Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA), and Professional Boundaries.

Awareness of the mental health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.

ExperienceLength and type of experience, level at which experience gained.

Previous experience of 2 years in a relevant clinical setting is desirable eg. Working in the fields of Primary Care, A&E, and Substance Misuse or working in a secure environment.

KnowledgeDepth and extent of knowledge.

Demonstrate knowledge skills and awareness commensurate with experience and role as a 1st Level Registered Nurse, participate in Continuing Professional development to ensure knowledge and skills are up to date, in line with Government/NHS/Local NHS board drivers to maintain a competent workforce

Skills/AbilitiesRange and level of skillsI.e. communication (oral, written, presentation),Planning/organisation,Numeracy, leadership etc.

Post holder will have well developed written and verbal communication skills and record accurate consultation data in prisoner’s health care records in accordance with the latest NMC guidelines and other pertinent standards. Post holder must be able to teach, supervise and mentor nursing students and maintain strong links with their educational establishments.Ability to work independently and unsupervised, within a busy and demanding workplace, whilst maintaining a role within part of a multi disciplinary team.

Ability to treat prisoners in custody with respect and dignity at all times even under conditions of duress.

Good organising and prioritising skills.

Basic I.T Skills.

Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively across professional boundaries both within and external to the health care team.

Ability to monitor the effectiveness of their own clinical practice through quality assurance strategies such as audit and peer review.

Demonstrate awareness of clinical supervision.

Ability to identify and manage nursing care risks on a continuing basis involving other members of the health care team or services out with the health care centre as appropriate.

Demonstrate understanding of and the ability to work within the Clinical Governance Framework.

IT Skills including the ability to communicate via email and create word and excel documents.

Awareness of the ability to work in accordance with national and local health care policies.

Specific Job RequirementsEnvironmental conditions, unsociable hours, car driver etc.

Demonstrate awareness of pertinent health-related policy and work with the health care team to consider the impact and strategies for implementation.

Demonstrate a high level of awareness towards security procedures.

Awareness of confidentiality.Signed: Date:

PRINT NAME: Designation:

NHS FORTH VALLEY

Terms and Conditions: The terms and conditions of service are those laid down by the Agenda for Change Handbook.

Salary Scale: Band 5, £22,440 - £29,034 per annum

Staff taking up a new appointment with NHS Forth Valley will normally enter the scale at the minimum of the pay band/range. Any appointments above the lowest point of the pay band/range will be subject to verification of previous NHS service, or experience outside the NHS, which is given in recognition of relevant complete years of experience.

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Employees may be required to vary the pattern of their working week subject to the exigencies of the service.

H.C.S.W Mandatory Your performance must comply with the “MandatoryInduction standards Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers (if applicable) in Scotland” 2009; and with the Code of Conduct for

Healthcare Support Workers, both as amended from time to time. These documents can be found at www.workinginhealth.com/standards/healthcaresupportworkers

Duration: Permanent

Annual Leave: 27 days rising to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years service plus 8 public holidays (pro rata).

or

202.5 hours rising to 217.5 hours after 5 years service and to 247.5 hours after 10 years service plus 60 hours public holiday (pro-rata).

Superannuation: The post is superannuable under the Scottish Public Pensions Agency Scheme and your remuneration will be subject to deduction unless you choose to opt out of the scheme.

Right to Work in the UK NHS Forth Valley has an obligation to ensure it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK for all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

Medical Examination: No appointment can be confirmed until a satisfactory medical examination has been undergone.

Protecting Vulnerable From 28th February 2011 the Scottish Government Groups Scheme introduced a new membership scheme to replace and

improve upon the current disclosure arrangements for people who work with vulnerable groups. If the duties of this post involve regulated work with children and young people and/or protected adults, the successful candidate will be required to be a member of the PVG Scheme and consent to NHS Forth Valley obtaining a Scheme Record or a Scheme Record Update if they are already a member of the Scheme. More information on the PVG Scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

NHS Knowledge and The NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) Skills Framework defines and also describes the knowledge and skills that

NHS employees need to apply in their work in order to deliver quality services. It provides a single, consistent, and comprehensive framework on which to base review and development for all employees.

KSF will apply to all NHS employees except doctors, dentists and senior and executive level managers. The purpose of the KSF is:

To support the effective learning and development of all staff, providing the resources to do so.

To support the development of individuals in the post to which they are employed, so that they are effective at work and are clear about what is required of them.

To promote equality and diversity.

Confidentiality: In the course of your duties you may have access to confidential information concerning patients or staff. Unauthorized disclosure or removal of information may lead to consideration of disciplinary action.

Equality in Employment: NHS Forth Valley fully supports the principle of equality in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful and / or unfair discrimination which cannot be shown to be justified. NHS Forth Valley is committed to ensuring equality of treatment for both present and potential employees.

Tobacco Policy: It is the policy of NHS Forth Valley to discourage the habit of smoking within the organization and to provide a smoke free environment.

The NHS Forth Valley policy is to establish no smoking as the norm and smoking is not permitted anywhere within NHS Forth Valley premises including residences and grounds.

The Occupational Health Service will assist members of staff who wish to stop smoking by providing or facilitating the following services:

Information on smoking and ways to stop Personal support Health Education materials and helpline numbers Nicotine replacement therapy Smoking Cessation support

Copies of the Tobacco Policy are available from HR Advisors or via the NHS Forth Valley Intranet.

Health & Safety: All employees have a responsibility for their own health & safety and the health & safety of others who may be affected by what they do. Employees also have a duty to co-operate with their employer by following NHS Forth Valley policies and procedures and safe systems of work; by using equipment safely and by bringing any shortcomings in health and safety arrangements to the attention of their employer. Where something is provided in the interests of health & safety employees must not interfere or misuse it. All employees have a legal responsibility to report any shortcomings in terms of this in their area. Managers and supervisors have a responsibility for monitoring health & safety arrangements and ensuring staff are following policies and procedures and safe systems of work.

Partnership Agreement: Contributing to the development of partnership working by: supporting NHS Forth Valley in delivering its goals and objectives; supporting continuous improvement in own performance and the performance of the department, directorate and NHS Forth Valley; attending training, development and other activities aimed at improving own skills and for the benefit of the organisation and patient care.

Parking Permits: Please note that taking up an offer of employment at Forth Valley Royal Hospital does not automatically trigger the issuing of a staff parking permit. 

Limited staff parking permits are available for Forth Valley Royal Hospital. Staff need to apply for these and a link to the application is below:

http://nhsforthvalley.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/FVRH-Car-Parking-Application.pdf

Applications will be scored and placed at the appropriate level on the waiting list. As it is likely that it will take some considerable time for a parking permit to be issued to you, you should look to alternative transport, such as public transport and information on this can be found at:-

http://www.travelinescotland.com/welcome.do

Completed application forms should be returned to:

Email – FV-UHB.Recruitment@nhs.net

Or

Post – Recruitment Office, Administration Offices, Falkirk Community Hospital, Westburn Avenue, Falkirk, FK1 5SU

Postal Applications If you post your application form, please ensure that the correct amount of postage is paid, as this may result in a delay in your application reaching us and we will be unable to progress your application if it is received after the closing date.  Postage costs can be obtained from the Post Office or visiting http://www.royalmail.com/price-finder

Please note there are no reception facilities at Falkirk Community Hospital.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 28th February 2018 at 12 noon

Ref No: 18010032